First Point Animal Services Wins Australian Biosecurity Industry Award 2018

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First Point Animal Services has been named the winner of the Australian Biosecurity Industry Award 2018, judged by and recognised by the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, David Littleproud.

The awards recognise individuals, groups and organisations that are supporting and improving Australia’s biosecurity systems. Those doing their bit to protect Australia’s $59 Billion agricultural industries, Australia’s unique environment and public health were hailed at this year’s Australian Biosecurity Awards ceremony.

Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, David Littleproud, said recipients included representatives from the banana, horse and food and beverage industries.

“Everyone has a role to play when it comes to biosecurity, but these individuals and businesses have knocked it out of the park,” Minister Littleproud said.

First Point Animal Services received an Industry Award for their work with the department on a purpose built facility to allow boots, clothing and stalls to be disinfected, reducing the risk of diseases such as influenza.

“With the hundreds of horses imported into this country each year First Point Animal Services has shown they’re not horsing around when it comes to biosecurity,” Minister Littleproud said.

In receipt of the award, First Point Animal Services Managing Director, Chris Burke commented:

Horse loading at First Point Animal Services

"Recognising the introduction of First Point of Entry standards in the new Biosecurity Legislation and the construction of the Post Entry Quarantine Facility at Mickleham, we had to create a safer, modern facility for the transit of animals on and off Melbourne Airport."

"Key to the establishment of the facility was to present a clear vision which with the co-operation of the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources and Melbourne Airport has resulted in a safer environment for humans and animals as they transit through the airport, while reducing the risk of a disease incursion."

First Point Animal Services, an initiative of IRT Australia Directors, Chris Burke, Lachlan Ford and Quentin Wallace, was established in response to the growing demand for world class facilities for horses moving through Melbourne Airport. The facility opened for business in July 2017.

For more information, visit www.irt.com or First Point Animal Services